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All of the applications can be viewed via the planning section of Cotswold District Council’s website. Replacement gates and external timber stairs, alterations to existing garage and replacement timber store at Old Bakery, High Street, Blockley, Moreton-In-Marsh Ref. No: 21/01762/FUL Status: Awaiting decision Ref. No: 21/01759/FUL Status: Awaiting decision Replacement of two dormers, addition of two dormers to the rear and two rooflights to the front at Bridlewood, Byre 6, Manor Farm Barns, Tarlton Ref. No: 21/01750/FUL Status: Awaiting decision Ref. No: 21/01737/FUL ...

Get out and enjoy the Cotswolds countryside during this year's National Walking Month

Friday 16 April 2021 Perhaps nowhere in England demonstrates an effortless rapport between man and nature better than the Cotswolds. An 800 square mile tranche of land spanning five counties, the ‘wolds’ are cherished for their rolling hills speckled with picturesque villages in every shade of ‘oolic’ limestone. Yet beyond this popular image, the region is an embarrassment of riches for the walker, boasting ancient woodland, escarpment vantage points, historic mills, grand palaces and secluded river valleys. From the gentle to the steep, remote to the village-oriented, here we have ga...

How twitchers are being threatened with fines   Bird-watchers are being threatened with fines by police who have got in a flap over whether the pastime counts as legally-permitted exercise during Covid.  One twitcher has been given a police caution already. But others fear they are going to be fined for stopping to look through binoculars on walks. Birdwatching has been classified as recreation and not exercise by some police forces - meaning it is banned under lockdown rules. Furious avian-enthusiasts have branded the Government and police 'crazy' and a 'disgrace.' And some birdwatchers h...

Police will enforce fines on rule breakers in the Cotswolds Police in the Cotswolds have had another busy weekends handing out fines to members of the public breaching covid restrictions. One driver in Lower Slaughter was slapped with a £200 fine after visiting the area from London. In a Tweet, Cotswold police said "the drivers excuse for the 300 mile round trip was that it was very hard to go shopping in London. £200 Day out!" In Bourton two more tickets were handed to tourists from London and multiple warnings were given to others. Officers are keen to remind the public, travel sh...